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Obama Administration Announcing $840M Grant for Medical Care

Oct 23, 2014 04:51 PM EDT By Claudia Balthazar

The Obama administration is announcing a $840 million grant program that is set to help improve the quality of care delivered to patients.

Impact of Latino Vote in 'Competitive' US Midterm Election Races Defended by Latino, Voter Registration Organizations

Oct 24, 2014 12:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Reports indicating the Latino vote will not play a vital role among the "competitive" congressional elections have national Latino and voter registration organizations talking and defending the impact of the voting population.

White House Defends Funds for Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

Oct 23, 2014 01:13 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With President Barack Obama scheduled to issue an executive action on immigration in the coming weeks, the White House reaffirmed its position on providing legal representation to undocumented immigrant children.

Bundeswehr Trains Volunteer Ebola Helpers

First Suspected Ebola Case in Lebanon, Americans Think US Could Do More in West Africa

Oct 23, 2014 05:50 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Lebanon health officials said they have quarantined a Lebanese man suspected of having Ebola after he arrived from West Africa. It is the first suspected case in the country.

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Congressman Don Young Blames Alaska's High Suicide Rates on Lack of Family Support, Government Handouts

Oct 23, 2014 11:16 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

Alaska Rep. Don Young is getting criticized for controversial comments he made this week about suicide in his state, which has the highest per capita suicide rate in the country.

British Planes Braced For Combat Missions Over Iraq

Coalition Air Strikes Killed Near 25 Islamic State Fighters

Oct 22, 2014 09:05 PM EDT By Staff Reporter

A series of coalition air strikes that began in the wee hours of October 22 killed around 25 Islamic State fighters in the town of al-Siniya, located west of the northern Iraqi city of Baiji, according to Reuters.

Massachusetts Governors Race: Republican Charlie Baker Leads Democrat Martha Coakley

Oct 23, 2014 04:51 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Massachusetts gubernatorial race has the Republican candidate in the lead, based on new polling figures, a change from a two-way tie last week.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration 'Violates' Constitution and Rule of Law, Says Rep. Steve King

Oct 23, 2014 11:45 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said President Barack Obama's potential executive action on immigration could result in the U.S. becoming a third-world country.

NALEO hosted 2014 Races to Watch: The Power of Latino Voters and Candidates

Latinos Impact 2014 Midterm Elections as Both Voters and Candidates

Oct 22, 2014 05:09 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Every day, 2,000 Latinos turn 18 years old in the United States, representing potentially new voters or a person that might be enchanted enough by politics to want to run for election.

Florida Governor Race: Charlie Crist, Rick Scott Tied in New Poll Regardless of Third-Party Candidate Option

Oct 23, 2014 03:39 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist had their final gubernatorial debate on Tuesday as polls showed the candidates are tied ahead of Election Day.

Hong Kong Federation of Students Reflects on Talks With Government

Oct 22, 2014 02:47 PM EDT By Claudia Balthazar

The Hong Kong Federation of Students says the city officials failed to stop protesters, after speaking with the government on Tuesday.

Immigration Reform Policy Splits Voter Opinion in Kentucky's US Senate Election

Oct 22, 2014 01:07 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Kentuckians are reportedly split on how to address the current immigration policies of the U.S. based on a new survey data.

Despite Calls for Strict Voter ID Laws, Labor Sec. Tom Perez Says In-Person Fraud Isn't a Problem

Oct 22, 2014 10:47 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

At the National Press Club on Monday, the potential successor to Attorney General Eric Holder, Labor Secretary Tom Perez, discussed the alleged problem of in-person voter fraud ahead of the midterm elections.

Monica Lewinsky Slams Celebrity Nude Photo Hacker

Monica Lewinsky Says She 'Fell In Love' With Bill Clinton, Was a Victim of Cyberbullying [Video]

Oct 21, 2014 04:10 PM EDT By Selena Hill

After vanishing from the public eye for a decade, Monica Lewinsky reemerged on Monday to deliver a speech stating that she "fell in love" with former President Bill Clinton and became the first victim of cyberbullying.

Obama Administration Orders Flight Restrictions from Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone

Ebola Update 2014: Obama Administration Orders Flight Restrictions from Guinea, Liberia, & Sierra Leone

Oct 21, 2014 03:27 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Less than a week after House Republicans demanded the Obama Administration call for an outright travel ban from three countries suffering from the Ebola epidemic, the Administration announces a restriction on which airports travelers from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone can arrive.

Immigration Reform Economy Benefits: Comprehensive Reform Is 'Economic Imperative' for US, Says Labor Secretary Thomas Perez

Oct 21, 2014 05:02 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez identified immigration as one step to "shared prosperity" for the U.S. economy.

Major Talking Points Ahead of Nov. 5th Midterm Election

Oct 21, 2014 02:16 PM EDT By Claudia Balthazar

Voters and candidates are getting ready for this year's midterm elections in a couple of weeks, with the exception of early and mail balloting in a few key states.

Texas Governor Race Polls 2014: Wendy Davis Encounters Double-Digit Setback Against GOP's Greg Abbott as Early Voting Starts

Oct 21, 2014 03:30 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Texas State Senator Wendy Davis' hopes as the next governor of Texas appears slim based on a survey conducted for KHOU-TV and Houston Public Media.